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ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR?
Who is an addict?
Common:
1. Changes in behavior
2. Changes in appearance
3. Changes in mood
4. Changes in interest
Symptoms of addiction
Physiological State
Withdrawal symptoms
Physical discomfort (pain, trembling, etc.)
Weight loss
Dependency
Medical complications
Symptoms of Addiction
Psychological/Emotional
Shame
Guilt
Insecurity
Anger
Loneliness
Lack of self control
Confused values
Feelings of rejection
Symptoms of Addiction
Behavioral State
Isolate/withdraw
Escape reality
Manipulation
Lack of perseverance
Inability to delay gratification
Morally bankrupt
Symptoms of Addiction
Behavioral state (cont.)
Low motivation
Anti-social behavior
Deficit in social skills
Prevalence of negative attitude
Self-centered
Unrealistic views of the world
Symptoms of Addiction
SUBSTANCE-RELATED ADDICTIONS
This includes dependence on any of the
following:
Tobacco
Alcohol
Street drugs
Prescription drugs
Categories of Addiction
BEHAVIORAL OR PROCESS ADDICTIONS
(EXAMPLES)
Gambling
Food
Sex
The Internet
Video Games
Work
Categories of Addiction
Other Forms of Addiction
Food Gambling
Addiction Addiction
Plastic
Surgery
Internet
Addiction
Addiction
Shopping Video Game
Addiction Addiction
Risky Behavior
Sex Addiction Addiction
Factors that may result in Addiction
1. Dysfunctional family
-Parental neglect
-Broken home
-Single parenthood
-Poverty
-Lack of guidance
Factors that may result in
Addiction (cont.)
2. Bullying
3.Curiosity
4. Peer Pressure
5. Work-related abuse
6. Unsupervised use of medicine
Factors that help prevent Addiction